Kreuttal Rundwanderweg

Description

As the "green lung" of the Weinviertel, the Kreuttal valley is ideal for shorter and longer hikes or other leisure activities at any time of year. The large forest areas, the hilly landscape and the well-known Weinviertel hospitality make the Kreuttal a particularly attractive leisure region.

The longest of the four marked circular hiking trails connects all three villages in the municipality of Kreuttal. From the starting point at the Rosalia Chapel in HAUTZENDORF, the hiking trail leads briefly along Traunfelderstraße and then turns left along the Steinbergbach stream to the north in the direction of Heiligen Berg.

On this path you pass the Marienkapelle and the Marienbründl, which was redesigned in 1991. Continuing along this path, the pilgrimage church "St. Lambert am Heiligen Berg" is located on the wooded hill of the Heiligen Berg. This church was first mentioned in a document in 1170. The church tower houses a bell dated 1452.

After a short rest and continuing on the path, turn west after approx. 100 meters. Crossing the main road (Landeshauptstraße 6), you reach the beautiful forest area of the "Hundsberg", the highest point of which is 331 meters above sea level.

Following the signposts, you reach the Waldandacht, which stands in a beautiful, shady forest clearing. This place invites you to take a short break and enjoy the tranquillity of the forest.

Following the trail markings westwards through the forest, you come to HORNSBURG, which was named Europe's most beautiful flower village in 2005 as part of the ENTENTE FLORALE.

The hiking trail continues south through the village of Hornsburg and over the Sandberg to UNTEROLBERNDORF.

Here, it is worth making a detour to the forest educational and adventure hiking trail with the 25-metre-high observation tower, which was built in 1984/1985. From this observation tower, you have a beautiful view over the surrounding villages and, on a clear day, even as far as the Carpathian Mountains and Schneeberg.

After refreshments at the Magister inn in Unterolberndorf, you walk back along the Rußbachstraße to the Sandberg in the direction of HAUTZENDORF. Walking through the wine cellar lane with its high loess walls, you pass the "Zur Eisenbahn" inn, where you can take another short break before returning to the starting point and starting your journey home.